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Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 48 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4thick cut slices provolone cheese
- 1 cbuttermilk
- 1 largeegg beaten with 3 tbsp milk or water
- 1 call purpose flour
- 1 tspseasoned salt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 ½ cpanko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cgrated parmesan-romano cheese
- 1 ½ tspparsley flakes
- 1 ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ cbutter
melted
- 2 cwarm marinara sauce
Directions
- 1
At least one hour prior to baking the chicken, place chicken into a shallow dish or a large plastic storage bag. Add the buttermilk. Marinate in the fridge until baking.
- 2
To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F and spritz a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, and discard.
- 4
Use a sharp knife to cut a slit in each chicken breast to form the pocket for the cheese being careful not to cut all the way through. Insert a folded slice of thick cut provolone cheese into the pocket. Repeat this process with all of the chicken breasts.
- 5
Prepare the Dredging Ingredients in this Order: 1st- Whisk together all purpose flour with seasoned salt and black pepper Place on a shallow dish or plate
- 6
2nd - Place beaten egg and milk in another shallow dish.
- 7
3rd - Whisk together the panko, grated Parmesan-Romano, dried parsley, garlic powder and salt in a third dish or a plate.
- 8
Dredge each cheese stuffed piece of chicken in flour, egg wash then panko crumbs pressing crumbs onto the pieces.
- 9
After dredging, place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet, and secure each one with toothpicks. Drizzle each piece with melted butter.
- 10
Bake for 25 minutes adjusting the time based on the thickness of the chicken being used. Bake until juices run clear.
- 11
Allow the chicken breasts to rest on the pan 5-10 minutes before serving.
- 12
Serve alone or with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, crispy chicken dinner without the deep-fried mess? These Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts deliver a truly satisfying experience, marrying juicy chicken with a rich, melted cheese filling and an irresistible golden crust.
This recipe works by cleverly leveraging the oven for a "fried" texture. Coating the chicken in buttermilk and an egg wash ensures the flavorful panko and Parmesan-Romano breading adheres perfectly, while melted butter in the crust helps achieve that coveted crispiness without excessive oil. The provolone cheese, tucked inside, melts into a creamy, savory surprise with every bite.
Prepare for a dish that’s wonderfully tender on the inside, with a distinct crunch from the seasoned breading. Each 8-ounce chicken breast is generously stuffed with thick-cut provolone, which becomes beautifully gooey and aromatic as it bakes. The exterior, a blend of panko, grated Parmesan-Romano cheese, garlic powder, parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper, bakes up golden brown and incredibly flavorful. It’s a hearty meal, yielding 581 calories per serving, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
To customize this dish, consider adjusting the seasonings in the breading to your preference; for instance, a touch more garlic powder if you love a bolder flavor. If you're looking for a slightly different cheese experience, while provolone is classic, other firm melting cheeses could offer a different character, though the recipe specifically calls for provolone. You can also vary the presentation by serving with extra fresh parsley.
This substantial chicken dish is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a casual gathering. Serve it warm with two cups of marinara sauce for dipping or spooned over the top, which perfectly complements the rich chicken and cheese.







